Welcome to The Funny Farm Shire! Come and experience country living amidst the peace and natural beauty of the Wilderness Lakes District on the famous Garden Route of South Africa. The property has three lovely self catering homes, which are professionally built cob houses. All three homes feel cosy, natural and uncomplicated.

The Funny Farm Shire is situated in a rural, sunny location next to the wetlands of the Garden Route National Park. There is abundant birdlife on the farm and adjoining wetlands and these can be seen close up at the Malachite Bird Hide which is 400m from the farm gate. One of the property’s most outstanding features is its magnificent view of Langvlei Lake, which is a large protected bird wetland and an internationally designated Ramsar site.

The farm has eight hectares of elevated, thick indigenous forest which can be experienced close up when doing the Lonely Mountain Trail. This is about a 30 minute walk, taking you through the forest, with shady places to stop and have a rest while admiring the view over the lakes...

Accommodation

The Homely Home

Sleeps five (2 double rooms) and has a full bathroom with bath and shower. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with Fridge, Gas stove with oven, Microwave and all the other necessary bits. The dining room and open plan lounge have a hot art ceramic fireplace for cold nights and there is a wooden deck looking out over the Langvlei lake. The large garden is enclosed with a fence and a gate making it safe for pets and small children. There is an outdoor braai / BBQ.

The Hobbit House

Sleeps four (double bed, plus two single beds). There is a large open plan bedroom downstairs and two single beds in the upstairs loft. There is an open plan kitchen / lounge area with fireplace for chilly nights. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with Fridge, Gas stove with oven, Microwave etc. There is also a wooden deck overlooking the farm lands and a large garden enclosed with a fence and a gate making it safe for pets and small children. There is an outdoor braai / BBQ.

Arkenstone Cottage

Sleeps 2 (double bed). There is a bathroom with shower only. The open plan kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with Fridge, Gas stove with oven, Microwave etc. Indoor fireplace for cold nights and outside braai /BBQ area. There is a lovely tiled Veranda and the garden is also enclosed with a fence and a gate.

RATES: From R1000 per night per couple (depending on season)

Daily rates will be reduced depending on the length of stay. The self-catering houses include the use of all appliances, bed linen, towels, cutlery, crockery, as well as the braai areas and walks on the nature trails and property. There is no TV or WiFi available. We are pet friendly!

The Lonely Mountain Trail

The Funny Farm Shire has its own private nature trail located within the farm’s property. The path meanders up through eight hectares of indigenous forest. The trail passes various lookout points, which have magnificent views of the surrounding lakes, mountains and farmlands. The hike starts and ends at the bird hide and has two options of walks, varying in distance and gradient.